People’s ideal leader isn’t hyper-masculine — new study shows preference for androgynous traits. Both men and women were expected to be competent, moderately assertive, and not domineering. This finding contradicts the assumption that female leaders are held to different standards.
https://www.psypost.org/peoples-ideal-leader-isnt-hyper-masculine-new-study-shows-preference-for-androgynous-traits/
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Researchers have uncovered a strikingly consistent pattern in how brain activity unfolds during the transition from sleep to wakefulness: the brain doesn’t wake up all at once, it orchestrates a precise sequence of activation
https://nin.nl/news/scientists-discover-a-signature-wave-of-activity-as-the-brain-awakens-from-sleep/
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mRNA vaccine prompts immune system to attack cancer in mice, raising hopes for a universal cancer vaccine
https://ufhealth.org/news/2025/surprising-finding-could-pave-way-for-universal-cancer-vaccine
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Google tapped billions of mobile phones to detect quakes worldwide — and send alerts. Study reveals how the tech behemoth is using the motions sensors on phones to expand quake warnings to more countries.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02278-3
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People who pursue romantic relationships because they genuinely want connection and intimacy—not because of pressure or insecurity—are more likely to end up in a relationship.
https://www.psypost.org/new-psychology-study-inner-reasons-for-seeking-romance-are-a-top-predictor-of-finding-it/
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Scientists discovered a super-fast chemical shortcut to build uniquely-shaped molecules that are essential for creating new medicines
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-60101-z
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Scientific Reports | Bacteria discovered that turns CO2 gas into limestone
https://www.earth.com/news/bacteria-bacillus-megaterium-turns-co2-gas-into-calcium-carbonate-limestone/
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In the U.S., climate anxiety is more common among young people, women, those expecting personal impacts, and those exposed to frequent media or community climate discussions. 26% report anxiety; 48% of those without it also deny that climate change is real.
https://journals.plos.org/climate/article?id=10.1371/journal.pclm.0000534
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Parasites like Toxoplasma gondii increase dopamine production in the brain. Infected individuals may exhibit more aggression, impulsive decisions, and even sexual risk behaviors. Up to 80% of older humans may carry T. gondii, underscoring the widespread potential for subtle behavioral influence.
https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-parasite-personality-29480/
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Physiologists track the calories burned and fluids consumed during and after a 100-mile mountain ultramarathon | Total Energy Expenditure and Intake During a 161-km Mountain Ultramarathon
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/nutrition/takes-to-run-and-recover-100-miles
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How the brain increases blood flow on demand: « New findings could improve understanding of neurodegeneration, interpretation of brain scans. »
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/how-brain-increases-blood-flow-demand
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A new study suggests that the global rise in obesity is primarily due to increased calorie consumption rather than reduced physical activity, as differences in energy expenditure between populations are too small to account for the dramatic weight gain observed worldwide.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2420902122
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Your reason for dating shapes the kind of relationship you build and how stable it will be. Understanding your “why” shifts dating from chasing someone to knowing yourself, with better results.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-psychology-of-relationships/202507/find-your-dating-why-6-key-motivations-for-seeking-love
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Walking just 14 steps a minute faster could help older people improve their walking endurance and aerobic capacity, according to US research.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/walking-just-14-steps-a-minute-faster-could-help-older-people-improve-their-endurance
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Scientists find Uranus is surprisingly warm
https://www.space.com/astronomy/uranus/scientists-find-uranus-is-surprisingly-warm-heating-up-the-case-for-a-new-planetary-mission
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Mice exposed to hog farm dust through the nose lost key gut bacteria and nutrients that protect digestion and immunity. Airborne pollution might damage more than lungs.
https://analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jat.4808
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Neanderthals in northern Israel butchered their food in strikingly different ways, despite living close by and using similar tools and resources. Scientists think they might have been passing down different food preparation
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/neanderthals-at-two-nearby-caves-butchered-the-same-prey-in-different-ways
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Flesh-Eating Fly Invasion Could Cause Devastation Across America
https://www.sciencealert.com/flesh-eating-fly-invasion-could-cause-devastation-across-america
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Mammals have independently evolved into anteaters at least 12 times since the reign of the dinosaurs, research shows
https://www.sciencealert.com/mammals-have-evolved-into-anteaters-at-least-12-times-since-the-dinosaurs?utm_source=reddit_post
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Seaweed-infused cement could cut concrete’s carbon footprint | The seaweed-fortified cement has a 21% lower global warming potential while retaining its strength.
https://www.washington.edu/news/2025/07/17/seaweed-infused-cement-could-cut-concretes-carbon-footprint/
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People living in US states with stronger honor cultures (more in Southern/ Western states) are more likely to experience depression and suicidal thoughts. Honor cultures emphasize reputation, strength, self-reliance, retaliation to threats/ insults, discourage self-help and stigmatize mental health.
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-links-honor-cultures-to-higher-rates-of-depression-suicidal-thoughts/
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New COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows strong protection against multiple variants in mouse study. By targeting features shared by a range of coronaviruses, the vaccine is designed to offer broader and longer-lasting protection as the virus continues to evolve.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/new-covid-19-vaccine-candidate-shows-strong-protection-against-multiple-variants
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New fndings demonstrate a concerning trend: autistic adults are significantly more likely to be readmitted to mental health hospitals shortly after discharge, suggesting that current care pathways may not be adequately addressing their needs.
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/readmission-rate.php
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Scientists report achieving a major step forward in organoid technology–producing liver tissue that grows its own internal blood vessels.
https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/liver-organoid-breakthrough-generating-organ-specific-blood-vessels/
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Atomic Waste Left Kids From Coldwater Creek - a Tributary of the Missouri River North of St. Louis at Greater Cancer Risk | The study's findings revealed a dose-response effect, individuals living closest to the creek exhibited a higher risk for most cancers compared to those residing farther away.
https://www.newsweek.com/atomic-waste-kids-us-cancer-risk-2099626
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Births of eight healthy children show promise of mitochondrial replacement therapy | ‘Three-parent IVF’ technique can spare newborns from sometimes-fatal diseases
https://www.statnews.com/2025/07/16/ivf-first-births-mitochondrial-replacement-therapy-united-kingdom/
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Persistent apathy predicts faster functional decline in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that individuals with persistent apathy—characterized by diminished motivation and reduced emotional engagement—tend to experience a faster loss of independence over time.
https://www.psypost.org/persistent-apathy-predicts-faster-functional-decline-in-alzheimers-disease/
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People who don't get the flu shot are being protected by those who do. While those who received a vaccine saw the best protection, the researchers say unvaccinated people had an indirect benefit if people around them were vaccinated.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/people-who-dont-get-the-flu-shot-are-being-protected-by-those-who-do
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Revolution in medicine: A molecule produced by gut bacteria causes atherosclerosis, responsible for millions of deaths
https://english.elpais.com/health/2025-07-17/revolution-in-medicine-a-molecule-produced-by-gut-bacteria-causes-atherosclerosis-responsible-for-millions-of-deaths.html
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Scientists achieve first experimental observation of the transverse Thomson effect
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-025-02936-3
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